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Inkle Weaving Workshop: Basics and Beyond A One Day Workshop with Christi Eales Ehler Saturday, February 21, 2009 Do you have an inkle loom but never got around to figuring out how it works or what you can weave on it? Or do you understand the basics but want do know how to do more with your inkle loom? An inkle loom is designed to weave narrow warp-faced bands. Intricate color patterns are possible in simple plain weave or you can emphasize texture with mixed warps. Despite the maximum width limit of about 3 inches, there are endless creative possibilities. Many samples will be presented for your inspiration. In this workshop you will learn: how an inkle loom works, how to make heddles for any inkle loom, finishing techniques, and ideas for ways to use the fabric you create. Beginners will focus on weaving a 3-color band from a given choice of drafts. Workshop participants do not have to own an inkle loom. The open nature of the class will allow those with some inkle experience to work on designing a specific project or experiment with simple pick-up patterns. Past President of Wisconsin Handweavers, Christi has taught inkle weaving at Sievers School of Fiber Arts, Midwest Weavers Conference, Wisconsin Spin-in, and various guild workshops. Her work has won awards at the WHI annual exhibit, and other juried Wisconsin art fairs, and has been featured in Handwoven magazine. She never tires of dreaming up new ideas for inkle bands. Her favorite sources of inspiration are nature, historical and ethnic textiles, and fellow weavers. Open to all levels of weaving. Maximum enrollment: 10 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 Place: New Berlin Public Library, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151 Cost: $50 plus an $8 handout fee to be paid to Christi at the beginning of the workshop. Participants are asked to bring their own pearl cotton (any size) and any small amounts of novelty yarn. Plan to bring your lunch. Please complete the following registration form and send with your check made out to WHI for $50 to Jean Hutchison, 112 Harrogate Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188. In the event you have to cancel, registration fees will be refundable only if we can fill your place in the class. There is a $50 scholarship available for this workshop. Contact Jean if you would like to be considered for it. (262-549-0794, russ-jean@earthlink.net) Deadline for registration forms and scholarship is February 6, 2009. Inkle Weaving Workshop: Basics and Beyond A One Day Workshop with Christi Eales Ehler Saturday, February 21, 2009
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